1/30/07: Psst, I See You

We spend most of our time and energy hiding. We hide from others but mostly from ourselves. We hide behind our masks, our roles and titles, our judgments and beliefs, our flaws and perfections. We hide because we are afraid.

Yet deep down, our soul aches to be seen. It yearns to be recognized and acknowledged. We hunger for someone to look at us and see us, to truly see us for who we truly are, beyond all of our masks.

Give yourself the gift of acknowledgment. When you start acknowledging yourself, your true self, others will too.

Practice acknowledging yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I see you.” Whisper it to yourself throughout the day to remind yourself of who you are beyond your masks.

And who you are is a glorious, beautiful and magnificent being, perfect in all your fullness. You are a radiating, loving and joyful soul, worthy and significant, unbounded and free.

Tell yourself this, every day. See yourself in this.

Acknowledge it. Acknowledge YOU.